Gerald Ford actually said...

"I believe the present entitlement of four academic years is sufficient time to permit a veteran to obtain his baccalaureate degree."

"I am returning today without my approval H.R. 12628, a bill which would provide what I consider an excessive increase and liberalization of veterans' education and training benefits."

"This special tax consideration resulting in a windfall to a limited group of taxpayers would be a very undesirable precedent."

"I am returning without my approval H.R. 6191, 'To amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide that certain forms of zinc be admitted free of duty, and for other purposes.'"